Talk:Gravity fed drip irrigation, semi-automated: Difference between revisions

My article will continue to develop as the growing season begins. I went public to get the info out for others to use this year, in the hopes that someone would ask questions or express interest. I'm still waiting! Big O (talk) 13:42, 12 February 2016 (PST)

Can someone tell me how to go public please?

Hi! It looks like you're off to a good start. I'm not sure what you mean by "go public"? If you want, this page can be moved to something like Semi-automated gravity fed drip irrigation. I see it's a work in progress, though, so maybe you want to leave it here for awhile? I like that you have included information on trial and error and thought out a lot of questions. One recommendation, since you state that low cost is important, is to list the cost for parts; for example. If you need anything, please message me. --Ethan (talk) 20:21, 21 February 2016 (PST)

Thank you for the kind words, at least I know now that I'm on the right track. I don't want to include costs, because I used parts meant for a pressurized system, this makes them overly expensive. I'm searching for 3D printed alternatives and will continue to update. :-)

Please feel free to comment, I'd love to know you're out there.

looking good

Howdy,

I will be suggesting this to students next semester to test, iterate and implement! --Lonny (talk) 12:58, 24 May 2016 (PDT)

OMG, thank you Lonny! That is my only real purpose in creating it. Please have them look at my web site also. It contains my ideas to change the world by combining simple tech with homesteading to create automated solutions. :-)

Are there any other professors who'd like to join us? There are so many simple answers to impossible questions, they're only waiting to be found.

Now that I know I've reached someone I'll continue adding to it! If you could only see the grin on my face atm.

I am so glad to hear that. I am also interested in seeing if there is a design that can be implemented for Swale (early article, recent HuffPost video).

You might also be interested in requesting parts made at Requests for 3-D printable open source appropriate technology.

Enjoy! --Lonny (talk) 14:35, 29 August 2016 (PDT)

Thank you Lonny

I appreciate you kind words, but I'd like a follow up please! If no one took my idea for their project, I can accept that. What I'd like to know though is that I'm willing to work with any group. Anything they'd like to try, I'd be willing to create it (as long as they explain how) to see the project through to it's usefulness. It specifically needs computer people such as Networking, Linux server and programming with DB, Rasp Pi and Ubunbtu Phone skills, app or site to follow individual plants real time, home (or garden) automation, 3d printing and drawing, robotics, artificial intelligence maybe. Sensors to report things like drip frequency, ground moisture levels (possibly at various levels), and more (I'll add to this as I think of more.It has many many intricate problems, but each is relatively simple, but not thought out yet. With WLAN and location it would be possible to have roving cameras (possibly actual robots.

What I want to show with this is that many people could answer small pieces little by little, each individual addition is only somewhat linked with other ideas. which allows people in various parts of the world to each do their part and so perfect for a WIKI. I believe it would be a homesteaders dream to be able to plant a vegetable garden and then let it manage its self, even tells you when things are ripe.

As an example: If I put a step motor (or equivalent) at the plant, along with sensors, what's the most inexpensive way to get the info to and from the server? Maybe IoT? Simply drip automation is the one step which could, for almost no money, be regulated and monitored without people.

Most importantly, this could, if designed properly, be done for under $1.00 per plant.

Please tell me how to make my project more interesting? I'd be happy to answer any questions, with video if that helps!

Solving this problem would, in my opinion, do a great deal toward making homesteading efficient, while putting a big dent in the Zero Hunger timetable. PLEASE contact me!